Other Considerations

• It is never WRONG to be conservative. Do not allow an individual to return to any activity unless you are sure it is safe. The following are some things to look for:

  - Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
  - Dizziness
  - Nausea
  - Vomiting
  - Trouble focusing on and reading scoreboard
  - Lightheaded
  - Poor coordination
  - Poor balance

• ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT AN ACTIVITY OR GAME CAN WAIT. NEVER LET AN OFFICIAL OR AN OPPOSING TEAM ATTEMPT TO HURRY THE SITUATION. TAKE ALL THE TIME YOU NEED TO ENSURE THAT THE SITUATION IS SAFE.
• ALWAYS have an accessible telephone. This could be a pay phone, or a car or hand held cellular phone.
• NON-EMERGENCY injuries are injuries that do not require immediate EMS or physician consultation or management. The following are some suggestions for individuals who may be responsible for others during a contest or game:
• Many times you will have an individual who is seeking attention, DO NOT MAKE THE ASSUMPTION THAT THIS IS THE CASE, TREAT EVERY INJURY AS IF YOU ARE SURE THAT IT IS SIGNIFICANT.
• If an individual is unwilling to submit to some of the "tests" that you ask him to perform, THEN MAKE HIM SIT DOWN. If the individual is really not hurt that badly, he or she will probably approach you and tell you that he or she is fine. At that time, perform necessary tests and ask appropriate questions to determine if the individual may return.